This game is really a hidden gem for any casual gamer. I bought it on clearance and thought it was going to be a joke of a game. It ended up being one of the most whimsically delightful RPGs I have ever played. The game is well put-together. The characters are lovable, the environments are cheerful and colorful, and the storyline is surprisingly engaging. While hardcore gamers may scoff, This game is really a hidden gem for any casual gamer. I bought it on clearance and thought it was going to be a joke of a game. It ended up being one of the most whimsically delightful RPGs I have ever played. The game is well put-together. The characters are lovable, the environments are cheerful and colorful, and the storyline is surprisingly engaging. While hardcore gamers may scoff, this game is wonderful for anyone willing to enjoy a good story with some cute puppies.…Expand

This being my first ever entry into video games, this has a bit of a personal history to me. Even though I got into the Xbox 360 and all of the shooters and strategies, I came back to play it, and it was still as good as I remember. Surprisingly detailed for a kids game, with unique environments, which surprised me personally, some decent game mechanics that can get fairly repetitive atThis being my first ever entry into video games, this has a bit of a personal history to me. Even though I got into the Xbox 360 and all of the shooters and strategies, I came back to play it, and it was still as good as I remember. Surprisingly detailed for a kids game, with unique environments, which surprised me personally, some decent game mechanics that can get fairly repetitive at times admittedly, a surprisingly dark story, and a whole variety of extras. This was my favorite game as a kid, and it is to this day. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I loved it.…Expand

The Dog Island is a charming adventure so full of puppy cuteness that it would bring a smile to almost anyone's face. But at the $50 price point, you might find that titles like Nintendogs and Animal Crossing prove to be a better investment to keep the kids engaged this winter.